Author Archives: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

Fitur held at Féria de Madrid in Spain is an opener of every tourism industry year and global tourism specialists to converge and share experiences. Sierra Leone’s presence at this Fitur Expo 2020 from 22-26 of January is to promote and market the tourism and investment potentials of the country to over 10,000 companies and over 142,000 […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and Statistics Sierra Leone have launched the National Tourism Census Report at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown on Monday January 13, 2020. According to the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt the report is the mother of all Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping in Sierra Leone.[…]

In what has been described as a strategic move to safeguard the country’s heritage assets, President Julius Maada Bio has unveiled the historic clock tower on Bonthe Sherbro Island. The tower which was restored by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs through the nation’s heritage protection entity, Monuments and Relics Commission, would greatly improve the time[…]

The first the biggest cruise ship in Europe – MS Hamburg ( 420 passengers on board). This is the first time a cruise ship has to call Freetown on Christmas day. Tell the world that Sierra Leone is ready for tourism. Thanks to all that makes this possible.

I had a serene Christmas break at the Outamba-Kilimi National Park in Northern Sierra Leone. So exciting to see monkeys jumping from branch to branch in towering cotton trees and to enjoy the brilliance of what seemed like a thousand stars in the night sky. The highlight was a canoe ride down the Little Scarcies River where[…]

IslandAid in collaboration with MTCA organises program on Island Innovative Climate Action & Cultural Fiesta. 20th-22nd Dec at Tasso Island. Abdul Malik & Momoduu Conteh rep the Ministry.  

In order to give foreign VIP guests a diplomatic and dignified welcome, the Government of China through it Embassy on Monday 23 December 2019 donated 31 fleets of cars to the Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Corporation (MFAIC) at the Ministry Tower Hill office in Freetown. The fleets include 5 VVIP vehicles, 5 protocol vehicles, 5[…]

National Diaspora Awards. EXCEPTIONAL AWARDS MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Idris Elba granted Citizenship and made Brand Ambassador for Sierra Leone. Hollywood Actor Idris Elba has been granted Citizenship and made a Brand Ambassador for Sierra Leone by President Bio a few minutes ago at State House, Freetown.   H.E the President Dr. Rtd Brig. Julius Maada Bio and the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra[…]

Billionaire Entrepreneur, Dr. Victor Roberts whose DNA result confirms his Sierra Leonean lineage has been made honorary Paramount Chief of Sittia Chiefdom, Bonthe District. The ceremony took place in Bonthe Sherbro Island. Here is an account of the event. His face beams with happiness as he went through the traditional rites. Little did he imagine that after[…]